Review Journal of Political Philosophy
Cognitive Idealization
This book considers the role of idealization in cognitive matters. Ironically, our recourse to unrealizable ideals is justified by the substantial benefits that flow from them, bringing together lines of thought on the kinship between idealism and pragmatism.
Thomas Hill Green’s work on ‘the common good’ provides the means to evaluate the conduct of political establishments. One of the most important contributions to political philosophy by any English philosopher, it continues to fuel lively debate today.
This new edition of F. H. Bradley’s Principles of Logic is pivotal for understanding British idealism. A new introduction by William Moss places the work in context and challenges the view that Bradley is of little use for philosophy today.